Sunset Park Emerges as NYC's Clean Tech And Manufacturing Hub With Key Milestones in 2024
Briefly

‘This year, the City of New York advanced its vision for the Harbor of the Future, with tremendous action and impact anchored in Sunset Park,’ said First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer. ‘From the Climate Innovation Hub and community solar projects at BAT to the offshore wind project at SBMT, the past twelve months were a time for action, investment, job creation, and partnership with the community.’
The 36-acre Bush Terminal Campus was renamed MADE Bush Terminal, representing manufacturers, artisans, designers, and entrepreneurs. Upgrades included 140,000 square feet of leasable manufacturing space, five acres of public space and murals by local artists.
Groundbreaking in June 2024 initiated construction of a major offshore wind port at SBMT. The project is expected to generate hundreds of jobs, billions in economic activity and clean energy for 500,000 homes and businesses.
A $100 million Climate Innovation Hub is under development at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, as part of the city's Green Economy Action Plan, enhancing the area's role in clean tech innovation.
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